SA remains committed to strengthening ties with US

New York, USA — South Africa remains committed to strengthening its relationship with the United States through mutually beneficial trade, investment and cooperation, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said while affirming Pretoria’s domestic policies and its non-aligned foreign policy. 

Lamola was speaking on Wednesday during an on-

Heritage belongs to every South African - Mavuso

While heritage is often associated with traditional attire, music, food, dance and ceremonies, it extends far beyond these visible expressions of culture, said Deputy Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Nkosi Langa Mavuso.

“It lives in our languages and place names, in clan

President Ramaphosa to address the nation on GBV measures

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will, in a few days, address the nation on the steps it is taking to confront gender-based violence (GBV), and update South Africans on the investigation into the killings of women in and around Ekurhuleni.

President Ramaphosa made the announcement at the

President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country’s extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together.

“Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are

Autograph Collection Welcomes Leopard Sands Kruger Park, Celebrating the Wildlife, Heritage and Stories of the Lowveld

• Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, becoming the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa
• Located on the banks of the Sabie River just outside Kruger National Park, the 18-suite lodge features private plunge pools, a river-facing viewing deck, and uninterrupted views into the park
• Inspired by the traditions and stories of neighbouring Tsonga communities, Leopard Sands Kruger Park combines twice-daily game drives with Boma storytelling evenings, a Library Corner celebrating Kruger’s heritage, and silent outdoor cinema screenings beneath the stars

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa, 23 September 2026 – /African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, marking the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa. Inspired by the XiTsonga phrase garingani wa garingani (“let me tell you a story”), the lodge draws on the traditions, craftsmanship and cultural heritage of neighbouring Tsonga communities, offering a distinctive perspective on Kruger National Park and the surrounding region.

Perched on the banks of the Sabie River just outside Kruger National Park near Paul Kruger

Parties and independent candidates pledge to uphold electoral codes

With 42 days remaining before the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026, political parties and independent candidates contesting the polls have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the Electoral Code of Conduct and the supporting Code on Countering Disinformation.

Speaking at the National Electoral Code of Conduct Signing and

Premier Lazarus Mokgosi on meeting with Council for Geoscience to advance mineral & infrastructure development in North West

Pretoria– Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi today met with the Chairperson of the Council for Geoscience Mr Kelepile Molete, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mosa Mabuza and senior management to explore areas of collaboration aimed at leveraging geoscientific information to advance economic growth, sustainable mining, infrastructure development, across the North West Province.

The meeting forms part of the Provincial Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen